[MacDV] Licensing for broadcast

[Selander Timothy]

> Could someone out there tell me a ballpark fee from the licensing
> companies (ASCAP, BMI, etc,) for community access TV productions? I am
> performing a holiday show for the community, no charge, and wish to give
> it to the local cable access for their use. Is it possible to get a
> blanket, one time usage fee? These are traditional songs, Jingle bells,
> Silver Bells, Silent night and a few newer ones. Thanks for any direction
> you can spare.
> 
> Kelly Casey Spavin

We work in regular broadcast, not cable, but I would bet it's the same:
the station pays the fees, not the program provider. You provide the
station with a list detailing your music usage and they take over from
there. Call the cable station and double check with them.

Tim Selander
Tokyo, Japan